The Airmen of Note jazz band, ends 11-day tour at the Topeka Performing Arts Centers
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is recognizing Military Appreciation Month. Festivities took the stage over at the Topeka Performing Arts Center with a free concert.
In performance was The air force jazz band, also known as the Airmen of Note. The airmen from all over the US performed variety of jazz hits. The band is celebrating 75 years of performing across the country.
"It was created back in 1950 to carry on the tradition of Major Glenn Miller's Army Air Force Dance band," Chief Master Sargent Brian Macdonald, said. "And so, we take the heritage and legacy very seriously. And continues to innovate musically today and connect with the public around the world and honor our veterans. Certainly, many veterans here in the free state of Kansas and also to represent those active-duty members that are serving around the world."
The airmen of note just completed their 11 day tour. Macdonald says there was a no better way than to end in the Capital city.
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